×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Junior Doctor's Diary: A sneak peak into the mind of a mentally ill patient

Perhaps the reason we never take mental health too seriously is that most of us have never been in the company of a mind that has gone berserk. If you have yourself for that company, you may well be in for a rough ride.

We should all get to live the life of a person with schizophrenia for just one day to appreciate how it feels like to have a chaotic mind. As virtual reality continues to find its way into this third-world economy (read middle income), we will one day get to experience a simulated life in mental captivity. We will get to hear the voices in our heads and visions unknown to others.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in

Related Topics

Mental Illness